Polenta and Mushrooms
Creamy, comforting Polenta and Mushrooms is one of those simple Italian dishes that feels elegant with very little effort. The earthy mushrooms, buttery onions, and rich Parmigiano create the perfect topping for soft, creamy polenta.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 recipe Creamy Polenta
Mushroom Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup yellow onion diced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage torn into small pieces (or 1 teaspoon dried sage)
- ¼ cup vegetable or chicken broth
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the polenta according to the recipe directions. Keep warm while you make the mushrooms.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the butter and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their moisture and become tender and golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add the sage and broth. Season with salt and pepper. Let the mixture simmer gently for 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to come together and the broth to reduce slightly.
- Spoon the warm polenta into serving bowls. Top generously with the mushroom mixture and finish with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
- Serve immediately while hot and creamy.
Notes
- Stir the polenta slowly and consistently to prevent lumps and achieve a smooth texture
- Keep the polenta warm after cooking by covering it or stirring in a splash of liquid to maintain its silkiness
- Cook mushrooms until deeply golden so they release moisture and develop flavor
- Let the sauce reduce slightly so it clings beautifully to the polenta
Nutrition
Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.5mg
